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Add 6/27 and 70/5

1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 14 0/5

6/27 + 70/5 is 128/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 5 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    70/5 = 70 × 27/5 × 27 = 1890/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/135 + 1890/135 = 30 + 1890/135 = 1920/135
  5. 1920/135 simplified gives 128/9
  6. So, 6/27 + 70/5 = 128/9
    In mixed form: 142/9

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